Grant Funded Research Fellow B

Adelaide CBD, SA, Australia, 5000

Mawson Lakes, SA, Australia, 5095

Fixed term - Full-time

Level B

Based at School of Computer Science and Information technology, Mawson Lakes campus or possible remote from Perth, WA

Full-time (1.0 FTE), fixed term contract until October 2027

Salary Range: level B $114,917 to $135,932 per annum (plus 17% Superannuation)

Collaborate with researchers and industry partners to deliver practical, interoperable solutions for industrial process automation. This research program works to develop the industry-wide standards necessary to ensure new digital technologies that offer tremendous opportunities to increase the productivity, reliability and security of these processes particularly in the technically demanding LNG and hydrogen export sectors.

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Work that matters

This role contributes to the Future Energy Exports CRC project within the Industrial AI Research Centre by advancing interoperable approaches to process control and Digital Twins for H2 production processes at the Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub facility. Your work will support the development of virtual representations of H2 production systems and processes that interact with interoperable digital interfaces, providing reusable, maintainable, and scalable components for industrial systems.

You will help deliver robust, scalable solutions that that enhance real-time monitoring, simulation, and optimisation of critical processes for organisations in the process industries.

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The team

This role sits within a collaborative research team of the Industrial AI Research Centre working on the Future Energy Exports CRC project, focused on interoperable industrial systems and Digital Twins. The team develops and applies standards-based methods to integrate complex industrial systems and achieve operational goals.

Working closely with academic colleagues and industry partners, the team focuses on extending interoperability for Digital Twins in process control and implementing prototype solutions for piloting in real-world industrial environments.

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Our people

Contribute to the development of standards and systems that improve integration of Digital Twins in industrial process automation. Collaborate with researchers and industry partners to deliver practical interoperability solutions for the LNG and hydrogen sectors.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys tackling complex challenges and working across both research and industry environments. You will engage with a variety of stakeholders and contribute to meaningful, applied outcomes.

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Experience

To thrive in this role, you will likely have the following skills and experience:

A recent PhD graduate in computer science, engineering control systems, Digital Twins, or a closely related field.

Knowledge of and experience with Digital Twin modelling and implementation for industrial processes, or similar.

Experience with implementing industrial monitoring, management, and control systems or industrial interoperability and integration solutions.

Proven ability to analyse complex systems and develop practical solutions to challenges such as interoperability and real-time Digital Twin requirements.

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to extend and adapt existing methodologies to new industrial applications.

Experience in implementing or prototyping technical solutions, with an understanding of how to translate research outcomes into real-world industry environments.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels respected and valued. Adelaide University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Build on your career with Adelaide University now

Simply click on the Apply Now button and upload:

your current CV

a cover letter that tells us why you’re excited about the role

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Submit your application by 11:30pm Monday 27 July 2026

For further information about this opportunity, please contact (quoting reference number 493218):

Evelyn Ruth

Talent Acquisition Adviser

+61 8 8302 1700 | careers.adelaideuniversity@adelaide.edu.au

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